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WarioWare: Smooth Moves (Wii)

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Party hearty with Wario's 200 microgames on a Wii.


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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that there is some mild animated violence in the game, such as pushing down a person with your palms (holding the Wii controller, of course). This E+10-rated game has an ESRB's "Crude Humor" warning because the gameplay includes pulling a hair out of someone's nose and putting dentures into an elderly woman's mouth. That said, most of the 200 microgames are wacky, silly, and loads of fun.

Educational value: Not applicable.
Positive messages: One of the microgames requires you to pull out nose hairs, and another challenges you to shove in an old woman's dentures.
Violence: A little mild animated violence. You will push down people, karate chop objects, and use a sword to cut a barrel in half.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids

Families can talk about the zany premise behind this game. Do you even notice the game's storyline when the Mini games take just seconds to play? What about the wacky animated shorts between Mini games -- do these add to the game or should there be more activities? What's your favorite way to wield the Wii? What game would you create to match this playing style?

What's the story?

What's the story?

In case you haven't played an older WarioWare game, these titles offer increasingly challenging microgames that take only a few seconds apiece to complete (along with a few slightly longer Mini games). In WARIOWARE: SMOOTH MOVES, all 200 or so microgames are divided into "forms" based on how you're supposed to hold the controller. For example, the basic controller form is called "remote control," where you hold the Wii remote like a TV remote (pointed at the screen); a related microgame may have you shine a flashlight to expose a little critter hiding in a dark room or vacuum up blowing leaves by moving your arm up and down. At the end of each section is a final "boss" level, with a slightly longer and more difficult task to complete.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

While the story is difficult to follow, the animated cut-scene sequences are amusing to watch before and after each group of microgames is completed. The entire game can be completed in a weekend, but at least you can unlock additional content -- including Mini games such as an Arkanoid-style breakout game and ping-pong -- as well as a few multiplayer modes for up to four players, animated story sequences, and collectible cards.

Quite simply, WarioWare: Smooth Moves was made for the Wii. This fantastic game for short attention spans takes full advantage of the clever Wii remote and its built-in motion sensor. This family-friendly collection of microgames is a blast to play -- and even fun to watch someone else try.

Game themes & details

Game Details
Available on: Nintendo Wii
Not available online
Genre: Arcade
Developer: Nintendo
Released on: January 16, 2007
Price: 49.99
ESRB Rating: E10+ for crude humor, mild cartoon violence

This review was written by Marc Saltzman
 
 

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MarioMii
teen, 15 years old
 
Good for teens, but rated off for young kids
I played this game at my friend's house and some boss levels were pretty hard. Please, if you're 6 or under, don't play this game because it's more violent and pretty nasty because of picking someone's nose. It is not educational and you can get hurt at some times. Some microgames can have pushing, cutting, or jumping at a harder mode. Some Wario games are not meant for all ages. Some things are not cool or not awesome in this game because of dirty things. Please, if you're a kindergartener, preschooler, or a toddler, don't play this game because you can get easily hurt.

 
This was awesome
This is probably one of the coolest games I've ever played. It is fun for my whole family when we all play together. It is clean and cool. Best game of the year EASY!

Justino4
teen, 14 years old
 
Made for Laughs
There are many gross and crude microgames that make this game up. Some of the micro games include Wario farting, pulling nosehairs and much more. It is not that serious, but the crude and innapropriate jokes are made for laughs.

jordanpruittfan
teen, 15 years old
 
wiiiii
ok first of all the first person who made a reveiw HOW THE HECK COULD PEOPLE GET HURT PLAYING THIS GAMEit was one of the most greatest games on the planet

 
The best yet
This is the best title yet for the series! I highly recommend buying it! There's just some microgames that are a bit violent or have you do zany things but nothing that doesn't fit it's E10+ rating!

ballew57
teen, 17 years old
 
Its Greatm Exept
Its was a great game but, it has a little crude humor like scrubbing a cows butt, picking noses. Worst, it has sorcery. A witch is talking to a spell book.

JamminJohn
teen, 14 years old
 
Great Fun!
This was the first game I ever played for the Wii and was great! It got me laughing, moving, and having loads of fun! I recommend this to everyone who loves a Wii game where your moving all the time. Overall a ten out of ten game!

myself
teen, 17 years old
 
Hahaha
this is a way fun game that my whole family plays together

bart_simpson
kid, 12 years old
 
I can't put it down for hours!
Wario Ware: Smooth Moves is probally the best Wii game yet! You can play in Single Player or Multi Player mode! It has loads of characters that are friends of Wario! Like, Mona, 9-Volt and 18-Volt, Jimmy.T and Wario himself! There is some mild violence and humor and little langauge that is a bit crude! But overall, THE BEST GAME FOR WII!

hypemiitrudog07
teen, 16 years old
 
think fast
great game. it is really easy to learn, but very hard to fully master. if you get this, be ready to think very fast. (btw, you also should be ready to move fast). great game. get it.

ferraris_rock
teen, 17 years old
 
Creative game, but gets boring.
I absolutely loved this game, for about 1 week. After that, It started to lose my interest. The 10 second games don't really capture your attention, though the poses and interactiveness (if thats a word) is extremely creative. Quirky graphics are also a plus. Good for kids 6-10, maybe?

Thelilgamer
teen, 14 years old
 
Wario stricks again!
With nintendo at this rate... they would make a lot of money off me!!!!!!! This game is sooooooooo fun this is a must have game for wii. not really any vilonce.. no bloo...no gore gust fun but get this game for kids 7 and up. After you play this you should play Wario Ware:Twisted!

golden retriever7
kid, 12 years old
 
I laughed so hard!!
When I first played this funny game I laughed so hard.I must worn you though there is some stuff that is not for younger children like scrubbing a cow's butt and picking noses but if parents aprove with it's ok.

nzrulz
adult
 
Great game - Good buy!
Really, Really fun game!

 
Warning! You may get hurt while playing this forbidden game!
I've never played the game or have seen anyone play this game, but I heard that there were people hurt while playing the game. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME! Your children will get injured playing the game at any time.

Mahfit9
kid, 12 years old
 
Just A Little Bit Disturbing
The Thing is that wario ware smooth moves is a silly game where you can do most any thing. there might be some violent things and some gross behaviors but other wise its fine. And its really fun by the way. all you so is random things!

mikeq36
adult
 
Themes that may be iffy
Fun, easy to play mini-games. The only potentially objectionable things are some of the characters. Wario himself is a greedy man whose games are focused around his pursuit for vast fortunes. Ashley is a young witch who keeps the company of a small demon named Red. However, neither of these seem to be a major concern. Red is more of an innocent sidekick than a force of evil. Wario's greed is exaggerated and used for humor.

MasterToadsworth
teen, 14 years old
 
Good for those who have a Wii.
Never played it, but in all the videos I've seen, I call it pretty fun.

Maddy5123
teen, 15 years old
 
Fun for All
It is a fun-filled game. Actually, it's a game full of mini-games. Some may challenging for younger kids because of the lack of explanation on how to do some of the mini-games. The only un-positive messages are some of the mini-games. In one game, you pick someone's nose, but that's probably as "bad" as it gets. |: | Besides that, it's a fun, entertaining, and funny game for all ages.

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